In the TAP-Pathways™ are questions to help you uncover past experiences. You’re gently reflecting on your past to identify how early life stress may have influenced you.

Rather than thinking about what was done to you, compassionately ask:

How did this reaction protect me?

Is this still happening?

If you notice tension, take breaks and sit with the feeling. Breathe into the sensation in your body for a count of 6, hold for two beats and slowly release to a count of 8.

This is what your body experienced years ago, but you couldn’t name it then. Now you can. Thank the reaction for protecting you as you let it slowly fade.

If reading the questions becomes uncomfortable, the questions aren’t right for you at the moment. If you’re in therapy, you could visit the memories with your therapist. There are therapy resources listed here.

If you’re still curious, check the TAP-Beliefs Tree to see how the experiences might have led to some of your beliefs, and what patterns they influence.

The TAP-Pathways is an educational tool only, not meant to provide clinical guidance.